DIY Travel Snack Packs

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Danielle Sexton
January 27, 2025

"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else."

- Booker T. Washington

Rise and Shine, Mommy! Monday is back, demanding coffee and patience. Let's dive into some practical tips and fun activities that might just make your week (and life) a tad easier.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 🎒 DIY Travel Snack Packs

  • 🍕 Pitta Pizzas

  • 🐉 Fire Breathing Dragon Craft

Mom Hack

DIY Travel Snack Packs

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Mom Hack

Make snack time stress-free and budget-friendly by prepping your own travel-friendly snack packs!

  • Get kids involved by letting them decorate paper snack bags with stickers or drawings—this makes them excited about their snacks.

  • Mix it up with a variety of store-bought and homemade options: trail mix, pretzels, string cheese, cut-up fruit, or even DIY granola bars.

  • Use portion-sized bags or containers to avoid spills and messes while on the road.

Not only does this save money, but it also keeps little tummies happy and road trips way more peaceful! 🚗🍎

Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

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Poll Results From 1/24

What do you usually do after your kids go to bed?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Relax with TV or a book (52%)

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Household chores (27%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Work or study (4%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Go to bed early (13%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (4%)

Featured Response 💬 

“I schedule different days of the week to do different things (workout, reading, watching shows, going to bed early, etc). Knowing ahead of time what my specific plan is for that night gives me something to get excited about throughout the day and moves the week along nicely! I'll even schedule what nights I have a special drink or dessert ❤️ ”

- Community Mom

I love this so much—having a little plan (especially one that includes treats!) makes the evenings feel intentional and gives you something to look forward to all day. -Danielle 😊

Mom’s Menu

Pitta Pizzas: A Fun and Healthy Meal for Kids

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Looking for a quick, fun meal that the kids will love?

These Rainbow Pitta Pizzas are perfect!

They're easy to make, fun to assemble, and a great way to encourage children to try a variety of vegetables.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • 🍕 Quick and easy to make, ideal for busy days.

  • 🌈 Encourages kids to eat all types of vegetables.

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 wholemeal (whole wheat) pitta breads

  • ½ cup pizza sauce

  • ½ cup grated (shredded) mozzarella

  • 3 cups chopped vegetables (a rainbow of colors)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. Spread pizza sauce and sprinkle cheese on each pitta bread.

  3. Arrange the veggies in a rainbow pattern on top of the cheese.

  4. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, until the veggies are cooked, the base is crispy, and the cheese has melted.

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📌 Note

These pitta pizzas are a fantastic way to make mealtime both nutritious and fun.

Let your kids choose their favorite veggies to create their own rainbow on their pizza.

It's a delicious way to teach them about healthy eating!

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY (Kids Edition)

Fire Breathing Dragon Craft

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Create a fire-breathing dragon using a toilet paper roll and simple craft supplies.

  1. Decorate the roll with construction paper, attach googly eyes and pom poms to form the dragon's face.

  2. Cut long, pointy strips of red, yellow, and orange tissue paper for the fire.

  3. Glue the tissue paper inside one end of the roll, and blow into the other end to simulate fire breathing.

  4. The dragon can be customized in various colors like green, red, black, purple, blue, or multicolored​

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

Now that we're in the newborn stage again, we've just pulled this back out from the garage and started using it with our little one. 😊

This isn't just a playmat—it's an entire developmental adventure for your little one, with activities that grow as they do.

From tummy time to imaginative play, it's a safe, engaging space for your baby's milestones.

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  • Developmental Fun: Activities designed for each stage of baby's growth.

  • Easy Maintenance: Machine-washable playmat for easy cleaning.

  • Sustainable: Made with ethically sourced, sustainable materials.

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